The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 22, 2023

Renowned author Cormac McCarthy passed away last week at the age of 89. As a writer, he was a bit like some of his characters—determined to play by his own rules. His bleak, often violent stories were tempered by lush prose and stark authenticity. Here we remember his life and legacy.

Read Article

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 20, 2023

Thriftbooks is ringing in a milestone anniversary this year—twenty! In celebration, here are twenty terrific books, spanning a variety of genres, that came out the year we were born.

Read Article

By Barbara Hagen • June 20, 2023

Today, ThriftBooks officially kicks off its 20^th anniversary celebration! We attribute our success to our three value pillars: Commitment to customers, commitment to the environment, and commitment to our employees.

Read Article

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 18, 2023

The International Booker Prize was presented in London on May 23. The prestigious award honors the finest works of translated fiction from around the globe with the goal of spotlighting a diversity of international literature. Read on to learn about the thirteen nominated books, the shortlisted titles, and the winner. 

Read Article

By Terry Fleming • June 15, 2023

While we wait for Wes Anderson's latest feature film Asteroid City and Netflix movie The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, let's review his oeuvre so far and his formidable legacy of style.

Read Article

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 13, 2023

It's June! Time to get your summer reading list in order. No matter which genres you prefer, we've got you covered. Over the next few weeks, we'll be putting together a few roundups to help you fill out your TBR list. Here are our picks for the best new nonfiction history reads to throw in your beach bag.

Read Article

By Amanda Cleveland • June 11, 2023

In current online vernacular, your aesthetic is your personal style amped way up. Today, we explore one of the most popular, Cottagecore. If you are looking for books and films that encapsulate a romantic, simple life of harmony with nature, like Little House or Beatrix Potter, this is the aesthetic for you.

Read Article

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 08, 2023

Reading over the summer helps young kids overcome the summer slide—the regression of skills that can happen during time off from school. Getting young readers hooked on a good series is a great way to get started. Here are ten adventure-filled, seasonal recommendations for the kids in your lives.

Read Article

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 06, 2023

Take a mini vacation with Elin Hilderbrand's latest frothy beach book, The Five Star Weekend. Once you dip your toe into these Nantucket waters, you won't ever want to leave. With titillating drama, swoony romance, sharp humor, and no end of picturesque water views, here are some of our favorite Hilderbrand titles.

Read Article

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 04, 2023

Do you love immersing yourself in magical, otherworldly stories? If you're always looking for your next epic fantasy read, here are fourteen excellent, expansive novels that may not have come across your radar.

Read Article